High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

Sometimes, when you announce a leader’s sickness, you get panic. Other times, when the cats are a little more level-headed, you get grief. This time, they get… Honks? The tabby’s brows rose in mild surprise when Goosehonk’s sad honk got returned by none other than the feline below the stone he stood on (Pikestar really didn’t sound good) and not only that, but began a chorus of honks from their shields and warriors. His confused, and somewhat questioning, gaze moved from the base of the Streamstone to Fawnpaw, who didn’t appear any wiser to the situation but gave but a shrug. This clan got weirder and weirder. Blinking away his confusion the tabby looked over the clan, honks still sounding. (And somewhere, within the deepest depths of his cold heart, as these honks seeped into his ears… And only to a select few ethereal beings, sounded a grieving honk from the depths of the ginger tabby. Honk. The soundless honk resonated within his chest as his lips pressed together in apprehension. Naturally, No One heard this honk for the tabby had made No Sound, he didn’t partake in such… Strange activities. But the thought was there, in honour of those who did honk for they’re leaders well being. He just wasn’t aware of it).

Once the honking died down, finally, Fawnpaw was able to speak. The deputy would’ve stepped back but before he could he realised there was nothing to step back on or for, as the medicine cat was at the base of the Streamstone, and stepped forward. He kept an idle eye on her, rather listening and picking out the important bits of what she had to say. He found that the clan-wide herb lessons were a rather good idea; it couldn’t hurt, and on the contrary prove to be useful in future situations. He remained silent as he waited for Fawnpaw to finish her announcement, leaving a heartbeat or two after she finished so the clan could process the new curriculum. Luckily, most seemed to have heard him when he said to come see him after the meeting if they wanted to teach anything, as only Goldensomething spoke out their voluntaria, to which Gingerfrost only subtly nodded. They could speak after if they wanted to teach anything.

With the curriculum and Pikestar’s sickness out of the way, they would be about halfway through this meeting – there wasn’t much left other than reassignments and some last bits of information. With Fawnpaw finished and clearly (albeit almost surprisingly) there being no questions, it was time for him to proceed with the meeting.
“Before we move on; I will be travelling with Raccoonear, Fogcloud and… Fawnpaw to ShadowClan. We’ll be leaving tomorrow at sunrise, and return by sundown. In the meantime, Wormbite will be in charge.”
He’d debated for a while on whether he should inform the clan or not. Ultimately though, he concluded that they were better off knowing, If anything to avoid any possible panic. Still, the tabby deliberately remained vague. And he waited but a brief moment before moving on to reassignments, not exactly wanting to deal with what the clan might have to say about the little trip. It hadn’t been his favourite choice either, much less Fawnpaw coming along, but he couldn’t change that now.

Tail flicking as he scanned the clan’s faces for their reactions, he quickly moved on to the afore mentioned reassignments.
“If Falconpaw, Silverpaw, Egretpaw, Sparrowpaw, Snowypaw, Copperpaw, Dewpaw, Foxpaw and Peachpaw could step forward.”
He waited a few moments for each apprentice to recognise their name and, hopefully, step up. Two returnees and seven reassignments… Seven reassignments too many. Holding back a huff he lifted his head, eyes coming to the apprentices.

“Silverpaw [ @maple. ]. You’ve recently returned to us;” somehow “it may come as a given, but to make it official, I trust Flintfang [ @Kat ] will be finishing your training.”
His green eyes briefly landed on the grey warrior, subtly wondering what his take on all this was. But there was little time for wondering, all he could hope is that Flintfang would cherish his sister’s return, strange as it may be.
“Falconpaw [ @Angelique ]; I’ll be overseeing your training myself.”
The molly had been missing for moons, but promised to do her best now that she was back. Gingerfrost expected to see results of that promise.

With the returnees done, it now came to the seven apprentice’s who’s mentors likely have gone missing. Casting his gaze onto the lot of them, he couldn’t help but wonder what caused so many mentors to always be disappearing.
“Egretpaw [ @Burning'Flame ], your training will be taken care of by Honeyblossom [ @Oceanflower ].
Sparrowpaw [ @/Burning'Flame ], you will be training with Goosehonk [ @perseus. ]”
The apparent starter of the honkening.

“Lilycreek [ @lonely.lilyx ], I trust you'll be able to handle Snowypaw.”
He recalled his conversation with the young apprentice; the tabby hoped that the apprentice might be able to find some sort of better role model in Lilycreek, what with how many kits she took care she might be a good influence on Snowypaw.
“Featherflame [ @Poprock ], you will be taking care of Copperpaw’s [ @Jinx. ] training.”
Once again he hoped the excitable warrior could teach Copperpaw some better coping mechanisms than lashing out.

“Dewpaw, Foxpaw [ @Birdspirit ], your training will be overseen by Flamebriar [ @NinjaBloss ] and Troutstone [ @Rabbiteye ] respectively.”
Both these apprentices were on the older side, it shouldn’t be too long before they ought be ready for their assessments.
“Peachpaw [ @Little Dakota ], Wolfsong [ @Rizo ] will be finishing your training.”
If he wasn’t wrong Peachpaw too was nearing the end of her training. That would be good.

“If I’ve forgotten anyone or believe you need a reassignment, then step up now.. please.”
He’d done his best to recall every apprentice who needed a new mentor, but there was always a chance someone slipped by. It happened, and he’d rather avoid it by putting out that question. Silently, he waited for the new pairs to meet and kept an eye out in case anyone stepped up.

 

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